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2026 Remount Shower

Existing condition (2025):

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Problems:

    galvanized pipe is corroding too much weight hanging on ceiling (fell down in 2025)

    Plan:

      Mount shower heads from the wall (on the lumbar right above the shower enclosure) Replace pipes for shower with PEX-B

      Shopping list:

      qty 4 - 1/2 in. Brass PEX-B Barb x 1/2 in. Female Pipe Thread Adapter 90-Degree Drop-Ear Elbow - mounts the shower on the wall using screws

      or

      qty 4 - Sharkbite Max 1/2 in. Push-to-Connect x FIP Brass 90-Degree Drop Ear Elbow Fitting - just a little bit easier to use Sharkbite

      small box - #8 and #10 wood screws

      qty 4 - 1/2" x Close MIP Brass Hex Nipple Fitting (or alternate 1/2" MIP x 1/2 MIP) which will connect to existing spring-loaded valves

      50' roll - 1/2" PEX-B

      qty 10 - Sharkbite Max 1/2 in. Brass 90-Degree Push-to-Connect Elbow Fitting - to connect the PEX-B back to the hot water heater

      qty 4 - Sharkbite Max 1/2 in. Push-to-Connect Brass Tee Fitting - to create tees to get water to all four shower heads

      box - Apollo 1/2 in. and 3/4 in. 2-in-1 PEX Pipe J-Hook Pipe Support Pro Pack (40-Pack)

      5 - 1" x 4" x 8' Premium Kiln Dried Board - as appropriate to create a nice backboard for mounting the shower heads and PEX. Get it cut in half at Home Depot so it's easier to transport

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